Michael Agapitos Michael (22 September 1922 – 6 May 2016) was an Australian local government politician. He was Lord Mayor of the City of Perth in the 1980s. He died aged 93 on 6 May 2016.[1]
Mick Michael | |
|---|---|
| Lord Mayor of Perth | |
| In office 1982–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Chaney, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Chas Hopkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Agapitos Michael 19 September 1922 |
| Died | 6 May 2016 (aged 93) |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | RAAF |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Corporal |
Early life
editHe was born in Perth, Western Australia to Jack Michael and Ourania Zempilas, Greek immigrants.[2] His father was a World War I veteran, having served in the Australian Army before becoming a fruit barrow owner and later a grocery shop.[2] He attended Highgate Primary School and later Perth Boys' but left to work in the family business when he was fourteen.[2] One of his brothers is Ken Michael, ex-Governor of Western Australia.[3]
In 1940, Michael enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force, serving until 1946.[4][5] He was a member of 77 Squadron, and was posted to Darwin and saw the Japanese air-raids.[2] He was trained in the RAAF as an electrical fitter.[2]
Business career
editHe owned M.A. Michael Pty Ltd, supplying electrical equipment to businesses in Western Australia and Victoria.[2]
Political career
editHe became a councilor in 1967 with the Perth City council.[2] Michael became Lord Mayor of Perth between 1982 and 1988.[6]
Marriage
editHe was married twice, first to Shirley Smith in 1946 but ended in divorce in 1951 but produced a son.[2] He remarried Adel Wallace in 1958 having a further three sons.[2]
Honours
editMichael was award the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1982 for services to local government.[7][8] Other honours included being made a Freeman of the City of London and the City of Perth.[2]
The Mick Michael Reserve, on the corner of Vincent and Charles Streets in West Perth is named after him.[9]
References
edit- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/australia/the-west-australian/20160706/281814283185694. Retrieved 23 March 2018 – via PressReader.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j Cornish, Patrick (6 July 2016). "Batsman for cultures". West Australian. p. 83.
- ^ "inHerit - State Heritage Office". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "Michael, Michael". World War Two Nominal Roll. Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
- ^ "MICHAEL Michael Agapitos (Mick) OAM". Highgate RSL. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "Sister Cities: Megisti - Greece". City of Perth. Archived from the original on 19 May 2009. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
- ^ "MICHAEL, Michael Agapitos - OAM". It's an Honour. Australian Government. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
- ^ "MICHAEL, Michael Agapitos - Centenary Medal". It's an Honour. Australian Government. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
- ^ "Mick Michael Reserve". City of Vincent. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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